A Pet Task Force has been launched today to investigate the recent reported rise in pet theft since the start of lockdown, Environment Secretary George Eustice has announced. Sales platforms have reported a considerable rise in puppy and kitten prices over the course of the past year following more people...

A study reveals that 35% of new dog owners needed to buy a larger, more practical car as demand for puppies rose by 115% during lockdown. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs by online automotive marketplace CarGurus revealed 22% bought or adopted their most recent dog after the start...

The RSPCA was called to rescue three tiny old kittens near a school in Burnham Market, Norfolk on Monday (May 3rd). A member of the public had monitored the kittens but after the mother cat showed no signs of returning, they were taken in and warmed up, while she phoned...

Dogs Trust has launched a new interactive survey to better understand the way we interpret dog behaviour. The survey – Public Perceptions of Dog Behaviour & Emotion - is open for four weeks and whether you have a canine companion as part of the family or not, Dogs Trust is urging you to take part. The survey takes around...

Comparethemarket.com reveals Brits’ plans for their dogs when they return to work, with owners expected to fork out £2,464.80 a year on dog care services. We’ve spent more time than ever with our pooches over the lockdown period, but as we gear up to resume life outside the home, how...

Cats can now climb Britain’s property ladder after designers have created a unique paw’tfolio of heritage homes - perfect for the property and feline lover. In a bid to raise awareness of the amount of cat litter going to landfill, sustainable cat litter firm Natusan has teamed up with illustrator...

Plans for foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits this spring and summer, and now households planning ‘staycations’ have been advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips. The motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have compiled their advice for travelling with pets,...

Dogs Trust is urging dog lovers to forego the pitter patter of puppy paws and consider giving Older Age Pooches their perfect retirement home. It comes after the charity found that almost half of people looking to adopt were searching for a four-legged friend under the age of six months. In...

The first ever nationwide campaign to provide free dog first aid support to the UK’s police forces has been launched, offering nearly 1,500 police dogs greater support in critical moments of need. Thanks to a coalition of animal welfare advocates, free first aid training and kits are to be issued...

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support the South African National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in its efforts to tackle dog fighting in the country. The South African NSPCA is reporting rising levels of animal abuse as a side-effect of Covid-19 and seeing unprecedented violence against them. Dogs Trust Worldwide has supported the...